NIJ FY 2026 Research on the Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of Elderly Individuals
Updated
Grant from the National Institute of Justice, open to small businesses. Closes Nov 30, 2026, 37 days left.
| Opportunity number | O-NIJ-2026-172804 |
|---|---|
| Agency | National Institute of Justice |
| Funding type | Grant |
| Field | Science, technology and other research and development |
| Award ceiling | $1.8 million |
| Expected number of awards | 3 |
| Total program funding | $1.8 million |
| Cost sharing or matching | Not required |
| Assistance listing | 16.560 |
| Posted | Oct 22, 2026 |
| Closes | Nov 30, 2026 (37 days left) |
| Add the deadline to | Google Calendar |
Who can apply
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and state controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
Description
This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the NIJ FY 2026 Research on the Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of Elderly Individuals. This opportunity seeks to improve knowledge and understanding of relevant issues through science. Under this NOFO, NIJ is seeking proposals to address one or more of the following topic areas:
- Research examining the role of emerging technologies in fraud and exploitation, including technology-enabled approaches to enhance detection and investigation.
- Forensic research to inform and strengthen the investigation and prosecution of elder abuse cases.
- Evaluation of programs that seek to prevent, intervene in, or respond to the abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of older adults.
- Research to inform the development of effective education and intervention programs that address financial fraud against older adults.
Applications proposing research projects not addressing one of these four areas will not be considered.
Full announcement and how to apply on Grants.gov
Science, technology and other research and development grants right now
There are 94 open federal grants in science, technology and other research and development that small businesses may apply for; 40 close within 30 days. The median award ceiling is $2.2 million; this grant offers up to $1.8 million. The agencies offering the most are U.S. National Science Foundation, Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA and National Institute of Justice. Grants in this field stay open a median of 154 days; this one is open for 39 days.
Who has won this program before
- Research Triangle Institute $13.2 million · from Jan 1, 2024
- University Of Pittsburgh - Of The Commonwealth System Of Higher Education $12.4 million · from Jan 1, 2018
- The CNA Corporation $7.0 million · from Jan 1, 2025
- National Policing Institute $3.0 million · from Jan 1, 2024
- Icahn School Of Medicine AT Mount Sinai $2.5 million · from Jan 1, 2021
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